HYDE Hotel
$208
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for HYDE Hotel
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$208
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at HYDE Hotel average $152 in January, the cheapest month, and $284 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $152 |
| February | $158 |
| March | $190 |
| April | $224 |
| May | $281 |
| June | $250 |
| July | $284 |
| August | $267 |
| September | $266 |
| October | $208 |
| November | $169 |
| December | $194 |
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Cheapest: January (~$152)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a living plant wall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's bar/lounge, HYDE Bar, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Location
With a stay at Hyde Hotel (Formerly The Forster Court Hotel) in Galway (Galway City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Eyre Square and 10 minutes by foot from Quay Street. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lough Atalia and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from The Fountain.
What's nearby
Eyre Square(0.2 miles)
The Fountain(0.2 miles)
Lough Atalia(0.3 miles)
Padraic O'Conaire Statue(0.3 miles)
Shop Street(0.3 miles)
Lynch's Castle(0.4 miles)
Galway Greyhound Stadium(0.4 miles)
Bold Art Gallery(0.4 miles)
St. Francis Abbey(0.5 miles)
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church(0.5 miles)
St. Augustine's Church(0.5 miles)
Town Hall Theatre(0.5 miles)
Galway Harbour(0.5 miles)
Quay Street(0.5 miles)
Nora Barnacle House(0.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Shannon Airport (SNN)(58 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
Forster Street, Off Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Eyre Square (0.2 miles)
The Fountain (0.2 miles)
Lough Atalia (0.3 miles)
Padraic O'Conaire Statue (0.3 miles)
Shop Street (0.3 miles)
Lynch's Castle (0.4 miles)
Room options
4
Jekyll & Hyde 2-Bedroom Suite
Room details
2 King Beds
Sleeps 4
1119 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
9
Deluxe Studio Suite
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
8
Superior Twin Room
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Double Room Single Use
Room details
1 Queen Bed
134 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Superior Triple Room
Room details
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 3
237 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Classic Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
312 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
9
Superior Double Room
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds
Room details
3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
237 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of HYDE Hotel
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 1,610 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
62%
Group
37%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
HYDE Hotel draws praise for its central, walkable location near the train and bus stations, clean and comfortable rooms, and helpful staff, while reviews also cite some small rooms, warm temperatures or hard‑to‑control HVAC, and mixed experiences with off‑site parking.
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What guests think
HYDE Hotel draws praise for its central, walkable location near the train and bus stations, clean and comfortable rooms, and helpful staff, while reviews also cite some small rooms, warm temperatures or hard‑to‑control HVAC, and mixed experiences with off‑site parking.
Breakfast and the on-site restaurant/bar receive frequent compliments for quality and atmosphere. Guests describe modern rooms, with some noting quiet stays despite the central setting. A few reported missed room servicing, small maintenance issues, or minor renovation activity with little disruption. Expect a stylish base; confirm room size and climate control meet your needs.
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Facilities
On-site bar and restaurant are attractive features. Parking is off-site nearby with hotel validation—some found it easy, while others reported inconvenient walks and no loading zone; ongoing renovations were noted but caused little disruption.
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Kim
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is in a great location and appears to be recently renovated. The service was outstanding! Breakfast is an option and was worth the extra charge.
The hotel is in a great location and appears to be recently renovated. The service was outstanding! Breakfast is an option and was worth the extra charge.
10
Theresa
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I made an error when booking. I didn’t realize only the “superior” rooms had air conditioning. Tom at the hotel was extremely helpful and not only assisted me in a room change but moved our bags into the new (air conditioned) room when we were out touring. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate us. The hotel location is great. Easily walkable area with quick access to restaurants and shops. Off site parking was easy and the hotel was quick to validate the ticket so I paid a discounted rate. The checkin was easy, staff lovely.
I made an error when booking. I didn’t realize only the “superior” rooms had air conditioning. Tom at the hotel was extremely helpful and not only assisted me in a room change but moved our bags into the new (air conditioned) room when we were out touring. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate us. The hotel location is great. Easily walkable area with quick access to restaurants and shops. Off site parking was easy and the hotel was quick to validate the ticket so I paid a discounted rate. The checkin was easy, staff lovely.
10
Siobhan
Feb 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very professional. Hotel spotless. Parking just around the corner.
Staff very professional. Hotel spotless. Parking just around the corner.
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Sandi
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
10
Joan
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the hotel. Its location was perfect. We were in easy walking distance to the train station and a departure point for our tour to the cliffs. Our room was very nice, however, be aware that the third floor is under renovation. Our initial room was not up to my standards and it did not have air conditioning. The manager changed our room immediately and all was great after that. The bar and restaurant are very pretty, clean and upscale. The breakfasts were exceptional for an included breakfast. The servers allowed us to customize our meal with the menu choices so that was wonderful.
Loved the hotel. Its location was perfect. We were in easy walking distance to the train station and a departure point for our tour to the cliffs. Our room was very nice, however, be aware that the third floor is under renovation. Our initial room was not up to my standards and it did not have air conditioning. The manager changed our room immediately and all was great after that. The bar and restaurant are very pretty, clean and upscale. The breakfasts were exceptional for an included breakfast. The servers allowed us to customize our meal with the menu choices so that was wonderful.
10
shirley
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Exactly location easy parking, very central, friendly helpful staff
Exactly location easy parking, very central, friendly helpful staff
10
Marc
Oct 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location, easy parking, quiet, comfortable. Great place!
Wonderful location, easy parking, quiet, comfortable. Great place!
10
Eva
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location of this place was ideal! It was close to parking, and walkabale to all the cool locations in Galway. There is a bus that stops right outside the door and there are so many bars and places to eat close by. My only complaint was service at breakfast. It was slow but otherwise fantastic stay!
Location of this place was ideal! It was close to parking, and walkabale to all the cool locations in Galway. There is a bus that stops right outside the door and there are so many bars and places to eat close by. My only complaint was service at breakfast. It was slow but otherwise fantastic stay!
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Paula
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was a challenge. No valet. No parking on premise. Not even a loading, unloading zone out front. The hotel is on an extremely busy street. Public parking lot was 2 blocks away, requiring us to traverse uneven terrain, busy streets with luggage. I did suggest to the hotel that they invest in Valets, negotiate a loading zone w/the city.
Parking was a challenge. No valet. No parking on premise. Not even a loading, unloading zone out front. The hotel is on an extremely busy street. Public parking lot was 2 blocks away, requiring us to traverse uneven terrain, busy streets with luggage. I did suggest to the hotel that they invest in Valets, negotiate a loading zone w/the city.
10
Craig
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Under renovation but barely noticeable during the stay. Off site parking was very convenient (2 min walk). Breakfast was excellent. Staff were very helpful.
Under renovation but barely noticeable during the stay. Off site parking was very convenient (2 min walk). Breakfast was excellent. Staff were very helpful.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are repeatedly described as very clean or spotless. A few guests reported lapses such as missed servicing, bathroom tiles needing a deeper clean, or bar glassware issues.
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Annette
Feb 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, excellent bed. Spotlessly clean. Lovely staff. Will definitely stay again.
Lovely room, excellent bed. Spotlessly clean. Lovely staff. Will definitely stay again.
10
wendy
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
Excellent stay. Wonderful staff, comfortable clean rooms. Best location. Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Breakfast each morning was also quite good.
Excellent stay. Wonderful staff, comfortable clean rooms. Best location. Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Breakfast each morning was also quite good.
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Hannah
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
While in a great location, it felt like trendy decor was prioritized over more meaningful renovations. The restaurant and bar were beautiful, but flies frequented the "clean" glassware. While we loved Galway, this hotel wasn't the most comfortable stay.
While in a great location, it felt like trendy decor was prioritized over more meaningful renovations. The restaurant and bar were beautiful, but flies frequented the "clean" glassware. While we loved Galway, this hotel wasn't the most comfortable stay.
10
Monica
Mar 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, extremely helpful and kind staff, very comfortable and clean room.
Excellent location, extremely helpful and kind staff, very comfortable and clean room.
10
Susan
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was super clean and everybody was very friendly. Nice accommodations great location, easy parking.
The hotel was super clean and everybody was very friendly. Nice accommodations great location, easy parking.
10
Siobhan
Feb 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very professional. Hotel spotless. Parking just around the corner.
Staff very professional. Hotel spotless. Parking just around the corner.
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Mark
Jan 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very Friendly Staff and pleasant staff. Dining Options were excellent, Both dinner & breakfast were superb. Rooms were nicely decorated and comfortable. Tiles in bathroom could do with a deep clean. Exceptionally convenient for Galway City
Very Friendly Staff and pleasant staff. Dining Options were excellent, Both dinner & breakfast were superb. Rooms were nicely decorated and comfortable. Tiles in bathroom could do with a deep clean. Exceptionally convenient for Galway City
6
Patricia
Nov 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It’s a shame because it is a very pretty hotel with a beautiful restaurant and bar and cafe attached, but I would never stay there again. We came back to our room late afternoon and the beds were not made, only a couple bath towels replaced but left no hand towels or washcloths. There is no bath mat towel. The coffee packets were not replaced. I went to the lobby to complain and just so happened to hear the receptionist on the phone with another guest who was saying their room hadn’t been serviced. I told her we don’t care about the beds but would like more coffee and some hand towels. She wrote down my room number and said it would be taken care of. We came back about 10 o’clock that evening and it still had not been done. I went to the lobby again and waited while the receptionist left the front desk and ran off to get the towels. The front desk staff are very pleasant and friendly, but there is apparently a cleaning staff shortage. It sounds minor but it’s the little things that determine whether someone comes back again when there are so many other choices of hotels to stay.
It’s a shame because it is a very pretty hotel with a beautiful restaurant and bar and cafe attached, but I would never stay there again. We came back to our room late afternoon and the beds were not made, only a couple bath towels replaced but left no hand towels or washcloths. There is no bath mat towel. The coffee packets were not replaced. I went to the lobby to complain and just so happened to hear the receptionist on the phone with another guest who was saying their room hadn’t been serviced. I told her we don’t care about the beds but would like more coffee and some hand towels. She wrote down my room number and said it would be taken care of. We came back about 10 o’clock that evening and it still had not been done. I went to the lobby again and waited while the receptionist left the front desk and ran off to get the towels. The front desk staff are very pleasant and friendly, but there is apparently a cleaning staff shortage. It sounds minor but it’s the little things that determine whether someone comes back again when there are so many other choices of hotels to stay.
10
Paul
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The best hotel we stayed in while visiting Ireland. Clean, great location, easy to park, friendly staff and good restaurant.
The best hotel we stayed in while visiting Ireland. Clean, great location, easy to park, friendly staff and good restaurant.
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Rosemary
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel close to the centre of Galway walking distance to shops bars etc really enjoyed my stay room comfortable clean
Great hotel close to the centre of Galway walking distance to shops bars etc really enjoyed my stay room comfortable clean
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Rooms
Rooms are modern and comfortable, but sizes vary and some feel small; a few units have skylights instead of traditional windows. Several reviews cite warm rooms or hard‑to‑control/limited air conditioning, while soundproofing generally keeps street noise low.
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Paul
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location; HVAC system hard to control.
Great location; HVAC system hard to control.
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esra
Dec 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel , great location, amazing breakfast and bar . The staff was very welcoming , especially Michelle at front desk I booked the triple room since we are a family of 3 . The room was very small , however well furnished and very clean . I just wished that it was a little bit bigger
Lovely hotel , great location, amazing breakfast and bar . The staff was very welcoming , especially Michelle at front desk I booked the triple room since we are a family of 3 . The room was very small , however well furnished and very clean . I just wished that it was a little bit bigger
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Laura
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed our time at the Hyde Hotel. We were placed in one of their newly renovated rooms. It was very clean and enough space for 2 people. The room felt a tad claustrophobic because we had a sky light instead of regular windows. The sky light did have blackout blinds and we could open for air if needed. Our room also had heating and air conditioning. The staff lovely. There was a water issue in our room and they fixed it within an hour of us grabbing a bite. Great location to the bus station, train station and city center. We were fortunate to be in a room with air conditioning (I have seen other reviews saying not all rooms have it) however the weather in Galway this time of year didn’t need it necessarily - opening the window would have been just fine. Would recommend!
We enjoyed our time at the Hyde Hotel. We were placed in one of their newly renovated rooms. It was very clean and enough space for 2 people. The room felt a tad claustrophobic because we had a sky light instead of regular windows. The sky light did have blackout blinds and we could open for air if needed. Our room also had heating and air conditioning. The staff lovely. There was a water issue in our room and they fixed it within an hour of us grabbing a bite. Great location to the bus station, train station and city center. We were fortunate to be in a room with air conditioning (I have seen other reviews saying not all rooms have it) however the weather in Galway this time of year didn’t need it necessarily - opening the window would have been just fine. Would recommend!
10
Gina
Oct 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hands down the best hotel we stayed at in Ireland! Perfect downtown location, spotless modern rooms, and a sweet little balcony. Great size, amazing shower pressure, and the friendliest staff. Pro tip: pre-book the breakfast—it’s absolutely worth it. Highly recommend this place!
Hands down the best hotel we stayed at in Ireland! Perfect downtown location, spotless modern rooms, and a sweet little balcony. Great size, amazing shower pressure, and the friendliest staff. Pro tip: pre-book the breakfast—it’s absolutely worth it. Highly recommend this place!
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Berenice
May 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooms were extremely hot. Staff had three fans in there but it just circulated hot air. Made it difficult to sleep at night Noise of fans & heat of room. Not the best!!!!
Rooms were extremely hot. Staff had three fans in there but it just circulated hot air. Made it difficult to sleep at night Noise of fans & heat of room. Not the best!!!!
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Sandi
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
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Kara
Apr 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Hyde is conveniently located to everything in Galway, including the train station. The hotel has a great restaurant, which we enjoyed for dinner. We did not opt to upgradeto include breakfast. There was no air conditioning, however, and our room was very stuffy and loud with the window open. Our room did not have a fridge, nor a working coffee maker. Compared to our two Dublin hotels, the Hyde was pricier, with fewer amenities.
The Hyde is conveniently located to everything in Galway, including the train station. The hotel has a great restaurant, which we enjoyed for dinner. We did not opt to upgradeto include breakfast. There was no air conditioning, however, and our room was very stuffy and loud with the window open. Our room did not have a fridge, nor a working coffee maker. Compared to our two Dublin hotels, the Hyde was pricier, with fewer amenities.
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Stephanie
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight in Galway during the one day each year that university students descend on the town in Christmas jumpers, but you wouldn't know it if you stayed at the Hyde Park. Rooms have great soundproofing and there was no running up and down the halls to be found anywhere on property.
Stayed overnight in Galway during the one day each year that university students descend on the town in Christmas jumpers, but you wouldn't know it if you stayed at the Hyde Park. Rooms have great soundproofing and there was no running up and down the halls to be found anywhere on property.
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Cara
Mar 20, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent location; kind staff; comfortable, stylish rooms; surprisingly quiet. A bit pricey and could benefit from small details such as a luggage rack, refrigerator, and a wider selection of TV channels. But all in all a very nice stay.
Excellent location; kind staff; comfortable, stylish rooms; surprisingly quiet. A bit pricey and could benefit from small details such as a luggage rack, refrigerator, and a wider selection of TV channels. But all in all a very nice stay.
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Deborah
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel in good location for walking to sights. Clean,comfy bed, Nespresso coffee machine in room. Deluxe double room was large and had A/C which we didn’t need. (saw a regular double and it looked very small). Nice toiletries. Shower was a combo with bath tub and a deep step in. Large screen TV with what seemed to be satellite TV. Folks in reception very nice and helpful. Very close to train station. Nice hotel.
Lovely hotel in good location for walking to sights. Clean,comfy bed, Nespresso coffee machine in room. Deluxe double room was large and had A/C which we didn’t need. (saw a regular double and it looked very small). Nice toiletries. Shower was a combo with bath tub and a deep step in. Large screen TV with what seemed to be satellite TV. Folks in reception very nice and helpful. Very close to train station. Nice hotel.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, with multiple mentions of thoughtful upgrades and quick assistance. Occasional issues included an unfriendly reception experience, slow breakfast service, and delays addressing housekeeping requests.
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esra
Dec 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel , great location, amazing breakfast and bar . The staff was very welcoming , especially Michelle at front desk I booked the triple room since we are a family of 3 . The room was very small , however well furnished and very clean . I just wished that it was a little bit bigger
Lovely hotel , great location, amazing breakfast and bar . The staff was very welcoming , especially Michelle at front desk I booked the triple room since we are a family of 3 . The room was very small , however well furnished and very clean . I just wished that it was a little bit bigger
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Rose
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First impression, reception staff is not friendly or helpful. Room was large, comfortable and clean. Found food options expensive so did not eat there.
First impression, reception staff is not friendly or helpful. Room was large, comfortable and clean. Found food options expensive so did not eat there.
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Theresa
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I made an error when booking. I didn’t realize only the “superior” rooms had air conditioning. Tom at the hotel was extremely helpful and not only assisted me in a room change but moved our bags into the new (air conditioned) room when we were out touring. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate us. The hotel location is great. Easily walkable area with quick access to restaurants and shops. Off site parking was easy and the hotel was quick to validate the ticket so I paid a discounted rate. The checkin was easy, staff lovely.
I made an error when booking. I didn’t realize only the “superior” rooms had air conditioning. Tom at the hotel was extremely helpful and not only assisted me in a room change but moved our bags into the new (air conditioned) room when we were out touring. He truly went above and beyond to accommodate us. The hotel location is great. Easily walkable area with quick access to restaurants and shops. Off site parking was easy and the hotel was quick to validate the ticket so I paid a discounted rate. The checkin was easy, staff lovely.
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Julia
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful!! Elizabeth at reception was amazing! I mentioned that we were on our honeymoon, and she upgraded us to a suite at no charge! Would absolutely stay here again!
Wonderful!! Elizabeth at reception was amazing! I mentioned that we were on our honeymoon, and she upgraded us to a suite at no charge! Would absolutely stay here again!
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Julie
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent property, clean, location is very close to train and bus station as well as to all fun pubs and Spanish arch. The only complaint that it was a little too warm in the room and no matter what I set the AC on, it felt that it was too hot. Given that we stayed at the property in the middle of October, I was hoping that the room would feel cooler. But it was a minor inconvenience. Otherwise - super friendly staff, great restaurant and bar on premises and just great impression overall.
Excellent property, clean, location is very close to train and bus station as well as to all fun pubs and Spanish arch. The only complaint that it was a little too warm in the room and no matter what I set the AC on, it felt that it was too hot. Given that we stayed at the property in the middle of October, I was hoping that the room would feel cooler. But it was a minor inconvenience. Otherwise - super friendly staff, great restaurant and bar on premises and just great impression overall.
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Siobhan
Feb 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very professional. Hotel spotless. Parking just around the corner.
Staff very professional. Hotel spotless. Parking just around the corner.
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James
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very easy access to the main shopping areas along with many pubs and restaurants. All walkable. Friendly and professional staff.
Very easy access to the main shopping areas along with many pubs and restaurants. All walkable. Friendly and professional staff.
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Patricia
Nov 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It’s a shame because it is a very pretty hotel with a beautiful restaurant and bar and cafe attached, but I would never stay there again. We came back to our room late afternoon and the beds were not made, only a couple bath towels replaced but left no hand towels or washcloths. There is no bath mat towel. The coffee packets were not replaced. I went to the lobby to complain and just so happened to hear the receptionist on the phone with another guest who was saying their room hadn’t been serviced. I told her we don’t care about the beds but would like more coffee and some hand towels. She wrote down my room number and said it would be taken care of. We came back about 10 o’clock that evening and it still had not been done. I went to the lobby again and waited while the receptionist left the front desk and ran off to get the towels. The front desk staff are very pleasant and friendly, but there is apparently a cleaning staff shortage. It sounds minor but it’s the little things that determine whether someone comes back again when there are so many other choices of hotels to stay.
It’s a shame because it is a very pretty hotel with a beautiful restaurant and bar and cafe attached, but I would never stay there again. We came back to our room late afternoon and the beds were not made, only a couple bath towels replaced but left no hand towels or washcloths. There is no bath mat towel. The coffee packets were not replaced. I went to the lobby to complain and just so happened to hear the receptionist on the phone with another guest who was saying their room hadn’t been serviced. I told her we don’t care about the beds but would like more coffee and some hand towels. She wrote down my room number and said it would be taken care of. We came back about 10 o’clock that evening and it still had not been done. I went to the lobby again and waited while the receptionist left the front desk and ran off to get the towels. The front desk staff are very pleasant and friendly, but there is apparently a cleaning staff shortage. It sounds minor but it’s the little things that determine whether someone comes back again when there are so many other choices of hotels to stay.
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Eva
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location of this place was ideal! It was close to parking, and walkabale to all the cool locations in Galway. There is a bus that stops right outside the door and there are so many bars and places to eat close by. My only complaint was service at breakfast. It was slow but otherwise fantastic stay!
Location of this place was ideal! It was close to parking, and walkabale to all the cool locations in Galway. There is a bus that stops right outside the door and there are so many bars and places to eat close by. My only complaint was service at breakfast. It was slow but otherwise fantastic stay!
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Craig
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Under renovation but barely noticeable during the stay. Off site parking was very convenient (2 min walk). Breakfast was excellent. Staff were very helpful.
Under renovation but barely noticeable during the stay. Off site parking was very convenient (2 min walk). Breakfast was excellent. Staff were very helpful.
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Location
Central and walkable to Galway’s sights, pubs, shops, and both the train and bus stations. Many found it ideal for tours and transit while still quiet at night.
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K
Apr 19, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Highly recommend!! Fantastic staff- great location. Excellent place for a comfortable convenient stay in Galway. I stayed there four days (midweek) for vacation. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. I was blown away by their hospitality! I was in a newly renovated room, which was very clean and comfortable. There’s a little traffic noise, but they have good windows that block it out, and the streets were pretty quiet at night. The location Cannot be Beat!! It is a short 10 minute walk to the heart of the music/ pub scene in the Latin quarter. It’s only a three minute walk from the train station and a one minute walk from the bus terminal. Very close to where most of the day tours leave from. As a solo, female traveler, I felt totally safe walking at all hours. Very nice hotel- I thought it was a great value. Nice cafe attached to the hotel in addition to the restaurant and bar.
Highly recommend!! Fantastic staff- great location. Excellent place for a comfortable convenient stay in Galway. I stayed there four days (midweek) for vacation. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. I was blown away by their hospitality! I was in a newly renovated room, which was very clean and comfortable. There’s a little traffic noise, but they have good windows that block it out, and the streets were pretty quiet at night. The location Cannot be Beat!! It is a short 10 minute walk to the heart of the music/ pub scene in the Latin quarter. It’s only a three minute walk from the train station and a one minute walk from the bus terminal. Very close to where most of the day tours leave from. As a solo, female traveler, I felt totally safe walking at all hours. Very nice hotel- I thought it was a great value. Nice cafe attached to the hotel in addition to the restaurant and bar.
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Lourdes
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location. Close to everything especially train station. Trip to Galway and surrounding areas was outstanding
Excellent location. Close to everything especially train station. Trip to Galway and surrounding areas was outstanding
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Carolina
Mar 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the location
Loved the location
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Jennifer
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is such a beautiful boutique hotel. The room is nice and comfortable and a very good location to downtown.
This is such a beautiful boutique hotel. The room is nice and comfortable and a very good location to downtown.
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Emily
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Public transportation is right across the street. Easy minute walk to all the action, shops and bars/restaurants. Room was nice though a little outdated, hotel is going through renovations. I would stay again.
Great location. Public transportation is right across the street. Easy minute walk to all the action, shops and bars/restaurants. Room was nice though a little outdated, hotel is going through renovations. I would stay again.
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Julie
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent property, clean, location is very close to train and bus station as well as to all fun pubs and Spanish arch. The only complaint that it was a little too warm in the room and no matter what I set the AC on, it felt that it was too hot. Given that we stayed at the property in the middle of October, I was hoping that the room would feel cooler. But it was a minor inconvenience. Otherwise - super friendly staff, great restaurant and bar on premises and just great impression overall.
Excellent property, clean, location is very close to train and bus station as well as to all fun pubs and Spanish arch. The only complaint that it was a little too warm in the room and no matter what I set the AC on, it felt that it was too hot. Given that we stayed at the property in the middle of October, I was hoping that the room would feel cooler. But it was a minor inconvenience. Otherwise - super friendly staff, great restaurant and bar on premises and just great impression overall.
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Sandi
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
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shirley
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Exactly location easy parking, very central, friendly helpful staff
Exactly location easy parking, very central, friendly helpful staff
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Galina
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel, excellent location
Great hotel, excellent location
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Johanna
Jan 15, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Alle luxe en heel dichtbij busstation naar Dublin
Alle luxe en heel dichtbij busstation naar Dublin
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Dining
Breakfast and the on-site restaurant/bar earn frequent praise for quality, presentation, and atmosphere. A few negatives surfaced, including slow breakfast service, higher prices, and an isolated issue with glassware.
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Walter
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is conveniently located to all the best places. The bathrooms/shower is weird with no door to the shower and no fan. Other than that, this places is excellent. The bar has a really cool vibe.
This hotel is conveniently located to all the best places. The bathrooms/shower is weird with no door to the shower and no fan. Other than that, this places is excellent. The bar has a really cool vibe.
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Kim
Oct 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is in a great location and appears to be recently renovated. The service was outstanding! Breakfast is an option and was worth the extra charge.
The hotel is in a great location and appears to be recently renovated. The service was outstanding! Breakfast is an option and was worth the extra charge.
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esra
Dec 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel , great location, amazing breakfast and bar . The staff was very welcoming , especially Michelle at front desk I booked the triple room since we are a family of 3 . The room was very small , however well furnished and very clean . I just wished that it was a little bit bigger
Lovely hotel , great location, amazing breakfast and bar . The staff was very welcoming , especially Michelle at front desk I booked the triple room since we are a family of 3 . The room was very small , however well furnished and very clean . I just wished that it was a little bit bigger
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Timothy
Oct 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent hotel located very close to the train and bus stations as well as the centre of town. Staff was very helpful. Our room was large, comfortable and clean. We had dinner one night in the hotel restaurant and the food was excellent. Considering how busy it was, many locals feel the same way.
Excellent hotel located very close to the train and bus stations as well as the centre of town. Staff was very helpful. Our room was large, comfortable and clean. We had dinner one night in the hotel restaurant and the food was excellent. Considering how busy it was, many locals feel the same way.
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wendy
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
Excellent stay. Wonderful staff, comfortable clean rooms. Best location. Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Breakfast each morning was also quite good.
Excellent stay. Wonderful staff, comfortable clean rooms. Best location. Gorgeous restaurant and bar. Breakfast each morning was also quite good.
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Sandra
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Highly recommend. Rooms were clean and current. Food and dining room were excellent!
Highly recommend. Rooms were clean and current. Food and dining room were excellent!
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Julie
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent property, clean, location is very close to train and bus station as well as to all fun pubs and Spanish arch. The only complaint that it was a little too warm in the room and no matter what I set the AC on, it felt that it was too hot. Given that we stayed at the property in the middle of October, I was hoping that the room would feel cooler. But it was a minor inconvenience. Otherwise - super friendly staff, great restaurant and bar on premises and just great impression overall.
Excellent property, clean, location is very close to train and bus station as well as to all fun pubs and Spanish arch. The only complaint that it was a little too warm in the room and no matter what I set the AC on, it felt that it was too hot. Given that we stayed at the property in the middle of October, I was hoping that the room would feel cooler. But it was a minor inconvenience. Otherwise - super friendly staff, great restaurant and bar on premises and just great impression overall.
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Sandi
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
The Hyde Hotel was well located and close to shopping and restaurants . The breakfast was delicious and the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous . The rooms were on the small side . The parking was located in a different building and it required walking quite a ways with luggage in tow .
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Joan
Apr 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the hotel. Its location was perfect. We were in easy walking distance to the train station and a departure point for our tour to the cliffs. Our room was very nice, however, be aware that the third floor is under renovation. Our initial room was not up to my standards and it did not have air conditioning. The manager changed our room immediately and all was great after that. The bar and restaurant are very pretty, clean and upscale. The breakfasts were exceptional for an included breakfast. The servers allowed us to customize our meal with the menu choices so that was wonderful.
Loved the hotel. Its location was perfect. We were in easy walking distance to the train station and a departure point for our tour to the cliffs. Our room was very nice, however, be aware that the third floor is under renovation. Our initial room was not up to my standards and it did not have air conditioning. The manager changed our room immediately and all was great after that. The bar and restaurant are very pretty, clean and upscale. The breakfasts were exceptional for an included breakfast. The servers allowed us to customize our meal with the menu choices so that was wonderful.
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Eva
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location of this place was ideal! It was close to parking, and walkabale to all the cool locations in Galway. There is a bus that stops right outside the door and there are so many bars and places to eat close by. My only complaint was service at breakfast. It was slow but otherwise fantastic stay!
Location of this place was ideal! It was close to parking, and walkabale to all the cool locations in Galway. There is a bus that stops right outside the door and there are so many bars and places to eat close by. My only complaint was service at breakfast. It was slow but otherwise fantastic stay!
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Angela
Sep 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location just off Eyre Square, very stylish with a friendly staff. We had a great stay.
Great location just off Eyre Square, very stylish with a friendly staff. We had a great stay.
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Ashley
Sep 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is beautiful and located in a convenient area. The bathroom amenities were very nice. And breakfast was good.
The hotel is beautiful and located in a convenient area. The bathroom amenities were very nice. And breakfast was good.
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Thomas
Jul 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location and property
Amazing location and property
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Andrew
Jul 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great little hotel for a quick stop in Galway. Rooms well appointed, rainfall shower was magic after flying and driving. Full Irish was up to scratch, and the café has nice options too. Parking in the (almost) attached garage for €12 was easy enough (pro tip: don’t use the hotel’s name if you want to find this parking garage … it’s a long loop to get back to it)
Great little hotel for a quick stop in Galway. Rooms well appointed, rainfall shower was magic after flying and driving. Full Irish was up to scratch, and the café has nice options too. Parking in the (almost) attached garage for €12 was easy enough (pro tip: don’t use the hotel’s name if you want to find this parking garage … it’s a long loop to get back to it)
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Eugenia
Jul 3, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent and very friendly staff, amazing decor, nice restaurant on site; room decor is somewhat outdated; bathroom is nicely renovated, but sink did not drain at all, no shelves or drawers for clothes, window lock broken, toilet doesn't flush well
Excellent and very friendly staff, amazing decor, nice restaurant on site; room decor is somewhat outdated; bathroom is nicely renovated, but sink did not drain at all, no shelves or drawers for clothes, window lock broken, toilet doesn't flush well
FAQs about HYDE Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is available nearby for a fee of approximately EUR 12 per night, located 656 feet away from the hotel. Limited on-site parking may also be available.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 14.50 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is from 3:00 PM, and check-out time is by 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges could apply.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so guests are encouraged to inquire directly for detailed information.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated in Galway City Centre, within a 5-minute walk of Eyre Square and The Fountain. Other nearby attractions include Padraic O'Conaire Statue (0.3 mi), Shop Street (0.5 mi), and Galway Harbour (0.8 mi).
What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?
One child aged 12 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property is located in a busy area and has a bar with live music at night. Guests may experience related noise on weekends and most weekdays.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Business details
Property registration number 589438
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 14.50 per person
- Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per night (656 ft away)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
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Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Services
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Lockers Available
Activities
Golf Course (nearby)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
General
Room Service
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Breakfast in the Room
Family Room
Snack Bar/Deli
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Parking
Parking
Parking (Limited)